{"id":1145,"date":"2015-01-15T17:08:14","date_gmt":"2015-01-15T17:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homecheck.server285.com\/?p=1145"},"modified":"2018-04-30T19:53:52","modified_gmt":"2018-04-30T19:53:52","slug":"dales-corner-means-licensed-residential-building-contractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/?p=1145","title":{"rendered":"Dale’s Corner – What it means to be a licensed residential building contractor"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For anyone who’s done work with us before, you’ve probably seen a little “MN Lic. #BC171672” on our letterhead, business cards, etc. In case you’re wondering, it is our builder’s license number. Since not everyone is privy to the construction industry, I thought I’d explain a little more about what it means to be a licensed residential contractor in the State of Minnesota.<\/span><\/div>\n
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A building contractor or remodeler license (RBC) is required for anyone who contracts directly with a homeowner to provide building construction services in more than one\u00a0skill area<\/a>. State licensing began in 1992, which is when I received my license.<\/p>\n

According to the\u00a0Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry<\/a>, to get a license one must…<\/p>\n

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1. Take and pass licensing\u00a0exam<\/a>.<\/h3>\n